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Detailed explanation-1: -Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility at Hyderabad, making India the third country after the US and Russia to have such a facility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility at the DRDO’s Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex here on Saturday.

Detailed explanation-3: -The world’s first wind tunnel capable of testing a full-sized hypersonic missile through the critical stages of flight has been operating in China and helped prevent expensive test failures such as setbacks seen in the United States, according to scientists involved in the Chinese project.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Facility in India This integrated facility was named as Satish Dhawan Wind Tunnel Complex as a tribute to Prof. Satish Dhawan, who has made very significant contributions in the field of wind tunnels and aerodynamics.

Detailed explanation-5: -After America and Russia, India is the third country to have such a large facility in terms of size and operating capability, it said. It is an indigenous development and an outcome of synergistic partnership with Indian industries.